Economists Expect the Eurozone’s Largest Economy to Expand More Robustly Next Year

FRANKFURT—German business sentiment unexpectedly increased in November, a closely watched survey showed, suggesting Europe’s largest economy is slowly finding its footing after struggling to expand in recent months.

The Ifo Institute said Monday that its monthly business confidence survey rose to 104.7 from 103.2 in October, breaking a string of six straight monthly declines. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a reading of 103.